NEET 2026 · STATES
NEET 2026, state by state.
NEET 2026 candidates and 2026-27 MBBS seats for 12 states, and who runs each state’s counselling.
INDIA · NEET 2026
The 3 May exam was cancelled and held again on 21 June 2026. Results: 16 July 2026.
INDIA · MBBS SEATS 2026-27
1,36,939
- Government 63,296
- Private 73,643
In 823 colleges (August 2026 matrix). NMC later revised the total to 1,40,664.
PER GOVERNMENT SEAT · 2026
36
registered candidates per government MBBS seat
State registrations ÷ state government MBBS seats, rounded. Government seats include the 15% All India Quota.
ALL INDIA QUOTA AND STATE QUOTA
In every state, 15% of government MBBS seats go to the All India Quota, counselled by MCC. The other 85%, and private college seats, are filled by the state’s own counselling under its own rules. Deemed universities and central institutions: MCC.
THE 12 STATES
| State | Registered | Qualified | Govt seats | Private seats | Per govt seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 3,56,079 | 1,70,770 | 5,700 | 8,300 | 62 |
| Maharashtra | 2,22,849 | 1,07,304 | 6,000 | 7,099 | 37 |
| Rajasthan | 2,08,583 | 1,33,140 | 4,480 | 3,600 | 47 |
| Bihar | 1,52,924 | 68,968 | 1,710 | 2,450 | 89 |
| Karnataka | 1,45,852 | 65,901 | 4,400 | 10,995 | 33 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1,42,494 | 61,306 | 5,349 | 8,650 | 27 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1,18,084 | 55,655 | 3,020 | 3,000 | 39 |
| Kerala | 1,13,786 | 51,782 | 1,855 | 3,849 | 61 |
| West Bengal | 1,08,944 | 52,746 | 4,350 | 2,850 | 25 |
| Gujarat | 79,190 | 38,146 | 4,250 | 3,500 | 19 |
| Telangana | 73,084 | 38,026 | 4,400 | 5,850 | 17 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 65,957 | 33,221 | 3,515 | 3,950 | 19 |
| India | 22,79,743 | 11.21 lakh | 63,296 | 73,643 | 36 |
Per govt seat: state registrations ÷ state government MBBS seats, rounded. Government seats include the 15% All India Quota. State seat split from the August 2026 matrix.
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SOURCES · LAST CHECKED 8 OCT 2026
- Registered, appeared and qualified NTA figures, state-wise, as published by Careers360: “NEET 2026 State-Wise Qualified Candidates” · updated 20 Jul 2026 · checked 8 Oct 2026
- National totals and result date NTA press release on the NEET (UG) 2026 result · 16 Jul 2026 · checked 8 Oct 2026
- MBBS seats, government and private NMC seat matrix, as republished by Careers360: “NEET State-Wise Seat Matrix 2026” · updated 3 Aug 2026 · checked 8 Oct 2026
- Revised national seat total Careers India: NMC revises the 2026-27 MBBS total to 1,40,664 seats · 2026 · checked 8 Oct 2026
- All India Quota, deemed and central seats Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), All India Quota counselling · checked 8 Oct 2026